Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session. Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment d) Conference with legal Counsel- Pending Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: John Doe v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court No. 19NWCV00472 e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case f) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Unrepresented Employee: Chief of Police
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh Pledge of Allegiance
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Urban Futures Inc. Presentation on Pension & OPEB Advisory Services Citywide Landscape Maintenance Update
Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and on non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies.
Mayor and City Council Communications
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, this is the time and place to provide a brief report on meetings, seminars and conferences attended by the Mayor and City Council members.
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
Public Hearing(s) The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. Consideration of an Interim Urgency Ordinance (No. 1249) declaring and extending a Citywide moratorium on the establishment or expansion of car wash uses. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance 1249 titled: AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 EXTENDING THE 45-DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM BY TEN (10) MONTHS AND (15) DAYS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY'S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES b. Direct the City Manager to have the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission review the development standards for car washes, conduct research on the economics of car washes, and survey development standards for car washes in other cities.
Business Calendar Approval of an Agreement for Environmental Assessment Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Contract Services Agreement with Mearns Consulting, LLC to provide environmental consulting and related services for multiple properties; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-68 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $59,470 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement with Paula Kelly. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Paula Kelly to provide Planning Consulting Services for the Community Development Department/Planning Division.
Update on Consolidated Disposal Services (Republic Services) Negotiations. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the proposed terms and direct staff to proceed with an Amendment to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement.
Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 2 with Jive Communications, Inc., for Telecommunication Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Jive Communications, Inc., for Telecommunication Services.
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They are acted upon by the City Council and related authorities at one time without discussion. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve items 6 through 8. 6. Receive and File the City of Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of August 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 7. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 25, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 8. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of August 28, and September 11, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).
Call to Order Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh Communications from the Public on Closed Session Items This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies only on items that are listed under Closed Session. Closed Session The City Council and the related Authorities and Agencies will recess to closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following matters: a) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4410 Gage Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment b) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 6400 Atlantic Avenue, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment c) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8) Property: 4570 Gage and 6412 Woodward, Bell CA Agency negotiators: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Negotiating parties: To be Determined Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment d) Conference with legal Counsel- Pending Litigation Section (d) (1) of Government Code Section 54956.9); Name of Case: John Doe v. City of Bell, Los Angeles Superior Court No. 19NWCV00472 e) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case f) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Paul Philips (Interim City Manager), and Dave Aleshire (City Attorney) Unrepresented Employee: Chief of Police
Reconvene Regular City Council Meeting
Roll Call of the City Council in their capacities as Councilmembers/Members of all Related Agencies: Gallardo, Quintana, Valencia, Romero and Saleh Pledge of Allegiance
The City Attorney will report out on any action(s) to be taken by the City Council/Agencies on Closed Session matters.
Presentations and Recognitions
Urban Futures Inc. Presentation on Pension & OPEB Advisory Services Citywide Landscape Maintenance Update
Communications from the Public
This is the time members of the public may address the City Council and related Authorities and Agencies. The public may speak on items that are on the agenda and on non-agenda items that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of City Council and/or its related authorities and agencies.
Mayor and City Council Communications
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, this is the time and place to provide a brief report on meetings, seminars and conferences attended by the Mayor and City Council members.
In this portion of the agenda, the City Manager will provide a brief report on items of interest to the City Council and/or the community.
Public Hearing(s) The following items have been posted as a Public Hearing as required by law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony only on the Public Hearing item. Consideration of an Interim Urgency Ordinance (No. 1249) declaring and extending a Citywide moratorium on the establishment or expansion of car wash uses. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: a. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance 1249 titled: AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELL, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 EXTENDING THE 45-DAY TEMPORARY MORATORIUM BY TEN (10) MONTHS AND (15) DAYS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR EXPANSION OF AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK WASHES WITHIN CITY LIMITS DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CITY'S REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF PERMANENT ZONING REGULATIONS FOR SUCH USES b. Direct the City Manager to have the Community Development Department and the Planning Commission review the development standards for car washes, conduct research on the economics of car washes, and survey development standards for car washes in other cities.
Business Calendar Approval of an Agreement for Environmental Assessment Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the execution of a Contract Services Agreement with Mearns Consulting, LLC to provide environmental consulting and related services for multiple properties; and 2. Read by title only, waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2019-68 titled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELL AUTHORIZING A FY 2019-20 BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE $59,470 FROM THE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement with Paula Kelly. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with Paula Kelly to provide Planning Consulting Services for the Community Development Department/Planning Division.
Update on Consolidated Disposal Services (Republic Services) Negotiations. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council review the proposed terms and direct staff to proceed with an Amendment to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement.
Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 2 with Jive Communications, Inc., for Telecommunication Services. (Council) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Jive Communications, Inc., for Telecommunication Services.
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They are acted upon by the City Council and related authorities at one time without discussion. The reading of the full text of ordinances and resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise. Recommendation: Approve items 6 through 8. 6. Receive and File the City of Bell Successor Agency Investment Reports as of August 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency) 7. General Warrants, Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency and Community Housing Authority Warrants dated September 25, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority). 8. Minutes for the Regular City Council Meetings of August 28, and September 11, 2019. (Council/Successor Agency to the Bell Community Redevelopment Agency/Bell Community Housing Authority).